Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) Stock Forecast
ICE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.19 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $187.53 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.96
- 52-week range
- $122.91 – $175.10
ICE analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ICE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ICE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.96 | $1.84 | $2.03 | $1.71 | +14.7% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.17 | $7.98 | $8.40 | $6.95 | +17.5% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.89 | $8.60 | $9.13 | $8.17 | +8.8% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ICE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.73B | $2.65B | $2.77B | +13.4% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.07B | $10.68B | $11.23B | +11.4% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.72B | $11.64B | $11.86B | +5.9% | 11 |
ICE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ICE revenue: reported and forecast
ICE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.89 | $1.93 | $1.90 | $1.95 | $1.96 | +3.9% | 9 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.05 | $8.15 | $8.13 | $8.16 | $8.17 | +1.5% | 7 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.73 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.84 | $8.89 | +1.8% | 9 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ICE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ICE beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from ICE
16 analysts cover Intercontinental Exchange; their consensus rating is buy (4.19 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $187.53, 16.1% above the latest close of $161.56. Analysts expect earnings of $8.17 per share for 2026, +17.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.89 per share on revenue of $11.7 billion. Intercontinental Exchange beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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ICE forecast FAQ
What is Intercontinental Exchange's price target?
The average analyst price target for Intercontinental Exchange is $187.53, 16.1% above the latest close of $161.56.
Is Intercontinental Exchange a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Intercontinental Exchange, 8 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Intercontinental Exchange's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.17 per share for 2026 (range $7.98 to $8.40); for 2027 the estimate is $8.89.
What is Intercontinental Exchange's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $11.1 billion, growth of 11.4%; for 2027 it is $11.7 billion.
When does Intercontinental Exchange report earnings?
Intercontinental Exchange is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.96.
Does Intercontinental Exchange usually beat earnings estimates?
Intercontinental Exchange reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.